Concordia School Board Approves Salary Increases and New Health Insurance

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The Concordia School District in Kansas approved several key actions during its March 17th board meeting, including a new salary schedule with increases for teachers, support staff, and administrators, as well as a new health insurance contract with True Captive at a cost of $625 per month per employee. The board also accepted the resignation of the high school principal and hired a replacement.

Why it matters

Salary and benefits are critical factors in attracting and retaining quality teachers and staff, which is essential for providing a high-quality education for students. The school board’s decisions on these matters reflect their commitment to supporting the district’s educators and staff.

The details

The school board approved a $38,400 base salary for teachers, as well as a 4.3% increase to the salary schedules for support and administrative staff. They also approved a new health insurance contract with True Captive at a cost of $625 per employee per month. Additionally, the board accepted the resignation of the high school principal and hired Brianne Bredehoeft as the new principal.

• The school board meeting took place on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
• The board’s next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

What’s next

The board will hold its next meeting on April 15, 2026, where they may discuss further details or actions related to the salary increases and health insurance contract.